Never Amputate a Patient With Diabetes Without Consulting With a Specialized Unit

This study presents a case report of a patient who underwent a severe infection following revascularization because dry necrosis became infected. A major amputation had been indicated because the infection did not respond to antibiotics and advanced wound care with topical negative pressure wound therapy with silver.

This study presents a case report of a patient who underwent a severe infection following revascularization because dry necrosis became infected. A major amputation had been indicated because the infection did not respond to antibiotics and advanced wound care with topical negative pressure wound therapy with silver.

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Never Amputate a Patient With Diabetes Without Consulting With a Specialized Unit

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